Overview
Senior Ecologist Jobs in Manchester, UK at EnviroRecruitment
Overview
Experienced ecologist role with a thriving Greater Manchester consultancy. Manage your own projects, mentor juniors, and produce high-quality reports across residential, commercial and renewable energy schemes. Salary £35k–£45k DOE.
Responsibilities
- Undertake Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Protected Species Surveys on a range of sites throughout the UK.
- Undertake Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments and provide advice regarding the same for clients.
- Work closely with colleagues in the Landscape Architecture and Arboricultural team to provide high quality advice on projects.
- Produce high quality ecological reports for submission with planning applications.
- Manage your own projects under the supervision of the Ecology Director. Client liaison, fee proposals and billing are all key parts of project management.
Qualifications
- A degree or equivalent in an Environmental Science subject, or demonstration of relevant alternative experience.
- Must have Natural England Bat Level 1 Licence (or a single reference).
- Desirable:
Natural England Bat Level 2 Licence and ability to write Bat EPSLs. - Proven and demonstrable experience undertaking PEA, EcIA and Protected Species Surveys, and ability to write these reports independently.
- Desirable: membership with a relevant professional body such as CIEEM, IES, IEMA (will be paid for by the company annually).
- Experience working within an ecological consultancy.
- Own car and ability to drive long distances for work.
- Ability to stay away from home for short periods (1–2 nights) for work throughout the UK (hotel expenses all paid for).
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Free fitness classes
Role Details
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary range £35,000 – £45,000 per annum DOE. Higher salaries can be negotiated based on experience of the individual.
Schedule:
Flexitime, Monday to Friday
Experience:
Ecological Consultancy: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Natural England Bat or GCN Licence (required)
Location:
Hybrid remote in Bolton BL1 2BQ
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Title: Senior Ecologist
Company: EnviroRecruitment
Location: Manchester, UK
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